210 Maud St | Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | (941) 639-8810 www.visualartcenter.org

What's Happening at the VAC . . .

New 4-Week Classes Starting Next Week

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

Drawing - Colored Pencils, Let's Draw, Pet Portraits
Painting - Watercolor, Acrylic, Abstract
Scratchboard
Casting Jewelry
Kumihimo Jewelry
Resin
Fiber - Indigo Dying

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Youth Art Classes Now Available

Year-Round after School & Saturdays

5-7 year olds

8-11 year olds

12-18 year olds

Create using many different mediums.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH SCHEDULE & MORE INFORMATION.

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

Help us reach our goal of 555 Sold!

Come visit the 5x5 Mural Fundraiser on display in the Main Gallery now through October 31st. Artists from the VAC & the community donated their work on 5 inch x 5 inch canvases. 157 Artists made over 600 works of art and they are spectacular to see.

All art is $55 & 100% of the proceeds will help the Visual Arts Center mission to Inspire, Explore, Create & Promote the Visual Arts. Buy gifts for your friends & family or just for yourself. Support the VAC & the arts.

For more information VisualArtCenter.org

Want to Help? CLICK HERE TO DONATE

A Big Thank You to our 5x5 Mural Fundraiser Sponsors:

In the Galleries:

Fright Night

by Paulette Morrissey

Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts

Goff Gallery

Oct 6 - Oct 31, 2023

Emily by Vicki Bundy

Faces & Figures

Oct 3 - Oct 31, 2023

Portrait & Life Drawing Studio Exhibit

RECEPTION - MEET THE ARTISTS

Thursday, October 19th at 5pm

Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts Exhibit & Sale

& Faces & Figures Exhibit

People's Choice Award will be Announced!

PLAN YOUR VISIT-CLICK HERE

Galleries are Free to visit

Mon & Fri 10-4 / Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-7 / Sat 10-2

CALL TO ARTISTS:

NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION (NAE)

On display February 16 - April 24, 2024, in all 3 galleries

Deadline December 4, 2023

APPLY CLICK HERE www.juriedartservices.com

HOLIDAY SHOWCASE - Art Sale $200 & Under

On Display November 4 - December 29th in Main & Goff Galleries

Deadline to Enter October 15th at Noon.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Galleries are Free to visit- Mon & Fri 10-4 / Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-7 / Sat 10-2

SAVE THE DATE

ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER

OCTOBER 19, 2023 - 4:00pm

*a copy of our Annual Report is available at the front desk

or CLICK HERE to read online

CREATE & SIP ART SOCIALS

Etched Wine Glasses

10/25/23 Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm

With Lily Obsitnik

Join us for a fun evening of wine and painting with friends. Our instructor makes it easy to complete with step-by-step instructions. Take home your finished painting in less than 3 hours. Supplies are included in price including canvas, brushes and acrylic paints.

$45.00

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Etched Wine Glasses

10/25/23 Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm

With Belinda Duclos

Create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that are dishwasher safe and won’t fade over time, unlike those painted ones! No experience is necessary. All materials included for a set of 4 glasses, which make fantastic gifts! Make additional glasses for $5.

$45.00

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Thank You

Rotary Club of Punta Gorda

We appreciate your $1000 gift towards our Classroom 6 project which allows us to offer Youth Art Classes year round.

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We Thank our Corporate Partners

When planning your estate please remember the Visual Arts Center by making a donation.

Contact the Executive Director at Execdir@VisualArtCenter.org with your interest.

The Visual Arts Center's Mission is to Inspire, Explore, Create and Promote the Arts in Southwest Florida. We rely on donations to keep our facilities open and provide state-of-the-art programs.